Members of the armed forces will be able to travel for free on Stagecoach buses this Remembrance Sunday.

Stagecoach South West will be offering free travel to service personnel carrying a military ID card as well as veterans wearing the veteran’s badge.

This year, as part of the transport company’s activities to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts, Stagecoach South West will also be placing a poppy on many of its buses across Devon.

Stagecoach bus

In addition, the bus company has also made a contribution to the Royal British Legion, enabling all drivers who choose to wear a poppy to do so.

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Stagecoach will also be placing posters on board buses encouraging members of the public to text to donate.

The Royal British Legion Poppy Devon County Launch 2017 at the Royal William Yard

Stagecoach Group signed the Ministry of Defence’s Armed Forces Corporate Covenant in support of the Armed Forces Community in 2017. As a signatory of the Covenant, the company recognises the value serving personnel; regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to both the country and businesses across the country.

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Remembrance Sunday is a day for the nation to remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom. With Remembrance services planned at memorials across the county, it is hoped that personnel wishing to pay their respects will take up the offer to travel to the service of their choice.

Bob Dennison, Managing Director of Stagecoach South West, said; “Once again, we are proud to be supporting Remembrance Sunday by offering free travel to armed forces personnel and veterans. Through our support we hope we can send a clear message to our Armed Forces communities in Devon that we appreciate and recognise the commitment they have made to our country over the years.”

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